Early voting for the Nov. 6 consolidated general election will be available at four locations in Riverside County. Early voting is available Friday (10/26) through Sunday (10/28) from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Galleria at Tyler in Riverside, on the first-floor northeast entrance near Forever 21; at the Westfield Palm Desert on the first floor across from Victoria’s Secret; and at the Promenade in Temecula on the first floor in front of the Macy’s Women’s Store (near the wall of Hope).

MORENO VALLEY, Ca.—A health education and conference center on Wednesday was formally named for retiring Riverside County Supervisor Marion Ashley and his wife, Mary, in recognition of their lifelong commitment to public service.

Emergency responders from throughout Southern California converged on Murrieta Mesa High School Tuesday (Oct. 23) as part of a massive training exercise designed to test the capabilities of rescue teams.

Approximately 685,000 vote-by-mail ballots will to be mailed to voters starting today (Oct. 9) for the consolidated general election on Nov. 6. Completed ballots must be received at the Registrar of Voters office or any polling place within the State of California no later than the close of polls on Election Day or be postmarked on or before Election Day and received no later than three days after Election Day to be counted.

An extensive review of Riverside County’s protective-services operations is under way to ensure best practices are in place to meet the county’s critical mission to protect at-risk children and adults. The review also will provide vital information and recommendations to help strengthen county protective services.

Chang to help spearhead integration of primary care and behavioral health care

MORENO VALLEY, Ca.—Dr. Matthew Chang has been named the new director of RUHS Behavioral Health. He replaces former Director Steve Steinberg, who retired earlier this month after 25 years with the department.

Brenda Diederichs, former Orange County chief human resources officer, took over her duties as Riverside County’s new HR director earlier this week. Diederichs also holds the title of assistant county executive officer.